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Hot Water Beach Round Trip

Kariri Point Reserve to Te Rata Bay, Hot Water Beach.

This is a “Day Trip” Only. Not for Campers!!

 
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5/5
600 Reviewers
#1 of 3 things to do in Lake Tarawera
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Visit Hot Water Beach for a half or a whole day experience to enjoy the geothermal stream and cool waters of the lake.

Tucked away on the southern shore of Lake Tarawera, the hot spring trickles down a small stream and into the lake. Take care dipping your toes into the water on the lake’s edge or using your hands, dig into the silky sand to feel the beauty of geothermal magic at work.

Duration

25 Minutes each way

Departure times

9:00am returns at 12:30pm or 3:30pm
12:00pm returns at 3:30pm

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BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Hot Water Beach – Te Rata Bay
Te Rata is a very special place. It’s right in the very heart of the thermal Rotorua district.

Steam rises sleepily from the lake edge – the result of a hot thermal spring trickling into the lake water. The sand on part of Hot Water Beach heats up to 86 degrees – hot enough to cook a meal ‘hangi-style’ beneath the surface.

Be aware that during busy season, there will be campers at the DOC campsite and you will share hot water beach itself, with those campers.

What to Bring

  • Good walking shoes (Tramping boots not required)
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch if you’d like to eat at one of our picnic benches!
  • Camera
  • Take your swimming costumes and a towel in the summer for a swim at designated spots.
  • Sunscreen

Travel is in our all-weather boat. Refreshments available

Additional Details

  • Name:Find My Local
  • Email Address:info@findmylocal.nz
  • Response Time:48 hours
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